Violin I normally carries the melody,
yet no member is “most important”
They communicate with eyes and breath
in perfect rhythm, spreading joy
Author: chungwipff
Ears Are Challenging
I’ve graduated from Lisa Congdon’s Book of 20 Ways to Draw Everything (with drawings to emulate) to 642 Things to Draw which offers empty boxes with an object name (Eloise Leigh, Chronicle Books).
Much of the time, however, I need to look up the image on my phone or laptop because I can’t conjure the image well enough to draw on my own.
Baby steps.
By the way, did you know there is an art museum named “Van Gogh’s Ear” in Prescott, AZ? I’ll have to check it out next time I’m there.
A Whale of a Story
Livescience.com just published a (very) short video of a marine biologist seemingly being rescued from a tiger shark. Scientists warn that although it’s altruistic behavior, we need to not jump to conclusions. It might have something to do with their impulse to protect their own young and thus, might be unintentional.
Either way, it’s amazing to watch!
Pardon the Poem
Been feeling a bit under the weather,
but here are a few attempts at heather,
they grow profusely on Scottish coasts
which include kilts, bagpipes and haggis to boast
Growth
The Places That Scare You
“Meditation…we see what comes up, acknowledge that with kindness, and let go.”
Pema Chodron, American Buddhist Nun
The Light! The Light!
Like Moths to a Flame...This adage refers to the belief that people are driven by misguided values (such as greed or lust) and that this inevitably leads to self-destruction (moths commit suicide when they fly to the light).
Entomologists still don’t know why moths do this. With each hypothesis, there are contradictions to the assertion. Thus, the mystery continues. (LiveScience)
Something that we DO know is that people often kill their dreams through self-doubt and bad habits. It’s a slow and painless death. In fact, it might be quite enjoyable: Netflix Marathons, junk food binges and endless chatting on social media are feel good in that moment.
But…
Passivity is killing your End Game. [End Game = publishing your book, starting your company, getting a better job, fostering rich relationships, running a marathon, losing 20 lbs., etc.]
Each day is precious. What action can you take to replace just one self-sacrificing habit today?
Slo-Mo Hair
Not sure how much bandwidth the blog can handle so I thought I’d test it with this clip our hairstylist took of the daughters and me. We go to see Tyrel twice a year for haircuts and styling and he keeps moving farther and farther away…but he’s well worth the long drive. He could be sylist to the stars, if he wanted to be!
Your Journey
You’re on your way now
I’ve removed the buckles
and the harness
but I’m still here, the net
Good Form
This is an etching my daughter gave to me for Christmas. It’s created by painstakingly scratching the black off the etching paper with extremely sharp tools. Pushing too hard or going too fast can ruin the effect.
It reminds me that beauty and harmony can often result from taking away, and not adding:
- Remove the resentment, disappointment and anger from your part of relationships.
- Remove clutter in your living space.
But do this with great care.
Kismet 